536 Bellus Rd, Ashfield, MA 01330

Nestled atop a hill in Ashfield, this tour de force 3 bedroom/3 bath home was designed by architect Melanie Taylor and built by Gougeon & Locke on a 7.5 acre lot. American Home Style & Gardening magazine called it "The Best Small House in America." Each of the 12 rooms in the 3,600-square-feet home is distinguished by details: hardwood and faux-painted flooring, custom molding and built-ins. An open light-filled living room focuses on countryside views and a Delft-tiled fireplace. The adjoining kitchen features high-end appliances and quartz countertops. Upstairs a main-bedroom with its own bathroom has vaulted ceilings. A bunk room separates the main bath from a well-lighted guest room (and companion bath). Downstairs, a mudroom eases the transition from the outside to a sky-lighted family room and to a screened porch that overlooks the private, wooded backyard. 2 fully-fitted offices operate at peak efficiency with state-of-the-art fiber-optic that runs throughout the house.